Keith I. Marszalek / NOLA.comFans at the Prytania Theatre in Uptown New Orleans, dress up to usher in the fourth 'Indiana Jones' film Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

So, weighing in at just over two-hours, the latest "Indiana Jones" installment is not the longest movie of all time, but when it screened at 12 midnight, it sure does feel like it this morning.

Let's get it out of the way now, the movie does indeed rock. Harrison Ford provides a good amount of comedic relief as the gray haired, swashbuckling adventure hero, and Karen Allen's return to the series was met with a great round of applause from the audience.

What I loved most about the show were the people in attendance. The cozy Prytania Theatre sold out, folks dressed up and there was just a buzz in the audience as the 12:01 a.m. start time neared.

The best moment prior to the lights dimming came from watching the expression on the girl sitting in front of us change from gleeful to shock and horror when the hotness of Harrison Ford was called into question during a conversation with a friend. The friends quick witted appeasement, "He's not hot, he's sexy!" quickly defused the situation, and all agreed. Whew!

The movie's not going to win any accolades from the Academy, but if that's what you're looking for, you just don't get it. The movie is cinematic equivalent of a Jimmy Buffett performance at Jazzfest. It's a fun, roller-coaster experience, that (while cheesy at times) just leaves you feeling good after it's over.

My only critique comes from the previews: Where was my Harry Potter sneak peak??